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Celebrating 90 years of God’s abundant grace DECEMBER 22, 2019 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

THE CHURCH OF

SAINT TIMOTHY Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Founded 1928

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2 2 D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 9 F O U R T H S U N D A Y O F A D V E N T

Saint Timothy Convent

3033 Levick Street

Telephone: 215-624-8333

The Sisters of Saint Joseph

The Sisters of Christian Charity

Saint Timothy Rectory 3001 Levick Street * Philadelphia, PA 19149

Telephone: 215-624-6188 * Fax: 215-624-1316

Open daily 9:00a.m. — 4:00p.m.

Reverend Michael S. Olivere, Pastor

Reverend Jason E. Buck, In Residence

Reverend Charles J. Noone, In Residence

Reverend John A. Kolodziej, OSFS

Sunday Ministry

Pastoral Staff Sister Beatrice McElrone, SSJ

Director of Social Services

215-331-5436

Ms. Anne Coneghen

Director of Music Ministries

215-624-6188 x102

Mrs. Cheryl Kirschman

Coordinator of Religious Education

215-624-6188 x123

Mr. Thomas Sullivan

Business Manager/Director of Facilities

215-624-6188 x104

Blessed Trinity Regional Catholic School

Hawthorne and Levick Streets

Telephone: 215-338-9797 * Fax: 215-331-6457

Ms. Linda Milewski, Principal

Sunday Mass Saturday evening: 4:30 pm

Sunday: 6:30 am, 9:15 am, 12:00 pm

Daily Mass

Monday to Friday: 6:30, am 8:30 am

Saturday: 8:30 am

Summer Daily Mass Schedule:

May 31-September 3

Monday to Friday: 8:30a.m. & Saturday: 8:30 a.m.

Holydays

No Vigil Mass the day before the Holyday.

Mass on the Holy day of Obligation:

6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 12:05 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

ANNOINTING OF THE SICK Please contact the rectory to make arrangements for anointing and

Communion for the sick and dying.

BAPTISM OF CHILDREN The Sacrament of Baptism is administered on the second and fourth

Sunday of each month at 1:00 pm in the upper church.

Parents are asked to register for Baptism by calling the rectory.

Pre Jordan instructions are required for parents and are held on the

first Monday of each month at 7:00 pm in the rectory dining room.

January 6th at 7:00 pm.

Please call the rectory to register for the class.

BLESSED SACRAMENT

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held every Wednesday in the

lower church beginning at 9:00 am and concluding at 12 noon.

NEW PARISHIONERS New parishioners are most welcome and are encouraged to register as

soon as possible after moving into the parish.

RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION) Confessions are heard every Saturday from 3:15 to 4:15pm in the lower

church, or by appointment.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (PREP)

Religious instruction for elementary school students takes place on

Wednesday afternoons during the school year. Please contact Mrs.

Cheryl Kirschman for more information .

CHRISTIAN INITIATION of ADULTS This prepares adolescents and adults for Baptism and full communion in

the Catholic Church.

For more information, please contact the rectory.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Arrangements for the Sacrament of Marriage must be made with one of

the parish priests at least six months before the wedding date.

VISITS TO SICK AND HOMEBOUND The parish priests visit the sick in their homes and in area hospitals.

Please contact the rectory to arrange a visit.

PARISH GIVING is a safe, secure and easy way to make online

Parish and Church donations.

Visit st-tims.org for more information and to sign up.



A L e t t e r f r o m o u r P a s t o r

Dear Friends,

It is hard to believe that we will be celebrating Christmas in just a couple of days. The excitement and joy are certainly in the air!

As Christian people, it is important that we keep things in perspective. Maybe the economic difficulties and the lack of

peace that we continue to face, along with the multiple other crosses with which we are confronted, as a Church and as a global

community, can serve as a reminder to us of what is important. We often preach the fact that we need to “keep Christ in Christmas,”

and that “Jesus is the reason for the season.” Times like these we are living in, however, literally force us to remember this reality.

Jesus truly IS and NEEDS TO BE at the center of our Christmas celebration. That reminds us as well that he needs to be at the

center of our very lives, each and every day. Making Jesus the center of our lives reminds us that it is only he who will gain us the

eternal life which should be our ultimate goal in life. As we contemplate his presence among us, especially at Christmas, we should

realize how we are indeed greatly blessed.

In these final hours of Advent, amidst all of the final card writing, gift buying and wrapping, decorating, cooking, baking,

and the hundreds of other tasks that we are about, let us not forget to prepare for the great feast of light by preparing room in our

hearts for the newborn Jesus. The best gift we can give to Jesus (and to ourselves) on his birthday is receiving him in Holy

Communion. Let us remember to prepare ourselves properly to receive this greatest of gifts on this most joy-filled feast. As we

celebrate God’s goodness to us in so many ways during these final days of Advent, let us also not forget the poor. Sitting at our

Christmas table with family and friends, let us pray for those who have less than we, so that the blessings of Jesus, the Word-made-

flesh, will touch them in a profound way, also. Wouldn’t it be a great thing to invite someone who would otherwise be alone to have

Christmas dinner with your family?

Once again, I make a request. Why not take the opportunity in these final hours of Advent to invite someone in your life to

“come home for Christmas,” to join us for Mass on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Perhaps this person is a son, daughter, spouse

or other family member, a co-worker, a neighbor, or a friend. This person may have been hurt in the past by the Church or they may

simply have lapsed in the practice of their faith. Let them know that coming to Mass at Saint Timothy for Christmas will be an

uplifting and beautiful experience, and that they will be welcomed with open arms. YOU may be the instrument God uses to get

them back on track. Let them know, through your simple but sincere invitation, that God loves them and so does the Church.

You have seen, through many different venues, our Christmas Mass schedule for this year. Masses on Christmas Eve will

be celebrated at 4:00 P.M., 6:00 P.M., and 12:00 MIDNIGHT in the upper church. On Christmas Day, we will follow our regular

Sunday schedule: Masses will be celebrated at 6:30 A.M. in the lower church, and at 9:15 A.M. and 12:00 Noon in the upper

church. Please join me in welcoming with open arms and hearts our visitors and our family members who are coming home for

Christmas.

As I contemplate this Christmas the many gifts God has given me, I count among the very best gifts this wonderful parish

and you, the wonderful people who ARE Saint Timothy Church. I am privileged to be able to call myself your pastor. I love you

and pray that God will continue to bless you and all those you love with abundant gifts, especially during this holy season.

Know that you and those you love will be especially remembered in my Masses and prayers on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Love and prayers,

Father Olivere



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P a r i s h C a l e n d a r

M a s s I n t e n t i o n s

Mon., 8:30 am C. Matkowski Tue., 8:30 am P. Zolk Wed., 8:30 am Special Schedule Thu., 8:30 am T. Hylan, G. Struga Fri., 8:30 am C. Thompson, K. Trzeciok-Moson Saturday, Dec. 28th 4:30 pm Sunday, Dec. 29th 9:15 am 12:00 pm

A l t a r S e r v e r S c h e d u l e — D e c e m b e r 2 2 n d

S u n d a y S c r i p t u r e R e a d i n g s

U n i v e r s a l C a l l t o H o l i n e s s

Church Memorials-Week of December 22nd

The Sanctuary Light in the Upper Church will burn

In Loving Memory of Winfred Arnold

The Bread and Wine are offered in the Lower Church

In Loving Memory of Joseph W. & Margaret M. Lyskiewicz

The Sanctuary Light in the Lower Church will burn

In Loving Memory of Josephine Gregorski

The Bread and Wines are offered in the Lower Church

In Loving Memory of Cass Casparro

Monday

December 23

Tuesday

December 24

Wednesday

December 25

Thursday

December 26

Friday

December 27

Saturday

December 28

Sunday

December 29

Christmas Eve

Masses

4:00pm

6:00pm and

12 Midnight

Christmas Day

Masses

6:30am

9:15am and

12 Noon

Sunday, Dec. 29th: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13;

Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12

Monday, December 23rd Saint John of Kanty

6:30am Margaret and Harry Porter 8:30am The Gill Family Tuesday, December 24th Advent Weekday

6:30am Mercia Grassi 8:30am Janet Brooks Wednesday, December 25th The Nativity of the Lord

6:30am No Intentions 8:30am No Intentions Thursday, December 26th Saint Stephen

6:30am Rita Brakoniecki 8:30am Mary Jo DeMarco Friday, December 27th Saint John

6:30am Rev. John J. Nicholas, CM 8:30am Anna and Edward Sheehan Saturday, December 28th The Holy Innocents

8:30am Nicholas Romano (38th Anniversary) 4:30pm George Monahan

EXPOSITION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT AND

BENEDICTION

on Wednesdays in the Lower Church. Exposition will take place after

the 8:30 am Mass until Benediction at 12 Noon

RECITATION OF THE HOLY ROSARY

8:00 am daily in the Lower Church.

8:00 am Saturday at the outdoor Grotto (weather permitting).

PRE JORDAN CLASSES

The next Pre Jordan class will be Jan. 6th at 7 pm in the rectory.

Please contact the rectory to register for this class.

215-624-6188

Feast of the

Holy Family of

Jesus, Mary & Joseph



On Sunday, December 22nd at 5:00 P.M.

we will celebrate the ceremony of Lessons and Carols

in our upper church.

Plan to come and join our Music Ministry - Adult Choir, Children’s Choir and Hand Bell Choir - for

this delightful service of readings of Advent and Christmas, As well as the singing of songs, hymns and carols of these

seasons. This is a wonderful opportunity to take time to prepare for

the celebration of the birth of Jesus.

CHRISTMAS 2019

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions)

Saturday, December 21st 2:45-4:25pm (LC)

Solemn Christmas Eve Masses:

Tuesday, December 24th 4:00 pm Children’s Choir (UC)

6:00 pm Parish Choir (UC) 12 Midnight Combined Choirs (UC)

Christmas Day Masses:

Wednesday, December 26th 6:30 am (LC), 9:15 am and 12 Noon (UC)

Feast of the Holy Family of

Jesus, Mary and Joseph

Vigil Mass: Saturday, December 28th 4:30 pm (UC)

Sunday, December 29th 6:30 am (LC), 9:15 am and 12 Noon (UC)

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

Vigil Mass: Tuesday, December 31st 4:30 pm (UC)

New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1st 6:30 am (LC), 9:15 am and 12 noon (UC)

Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord

Vigil Mass: Saturday, January 4th 4:30 pm (UC)

Sunday, January 5th 6:30 am (LC), 9:15 am and 12 noon (UC)

Christmas Season Rectory Hours

Monday, December 23rd

9:00am to 12 Noon

Tuesday, December 24th through

Friday, December 27th

CLOSED

Monday, December 30th and

Tuesday, December 31st

9:00am to 12 Noon

Wednesday, January 1st

CLOSED

Last day of SCRIP sales before Christmas will be on

Friday, December 20th

9:00 am to 12 Noon

THANK YOU to everyone that purchased

Christmas wreaths in support of

Saint Timothy Parish

and to

everyone who that purchased

poinsettia plants in support of

Blessed Trinity School.



PARISH PRAYER INTENTIONS P a r i s h S o c i a l M i n i s t r y 2 1 5 - 3 3 1 - 5 4 3 6 S r . B e a M c E l r o n e , S S J

William Ford

Kevin McNichol

F O O D F O R T H E N E E D Y

FOOD FOR THE NEEDY 1st Sunday of the Month: We continue to need

and appreciate your donations to help those

experiencing hard times.

God Bless your efforts in this outreach

May the souls of the faithful departed

through the mercy of God rest in peace.

Jerry Azarewicz Bentley Baker Susan Benit Baby Knox Booth Carmela Cella Richard Cerzosino Carol Coll Meg Deal Jack Dillon Joan Dillon Margaret DiStefano Stanley Dlugokecki Ann Dominiano Daniel J. Dougherty Julia Doyle Lisa Crist Escher Stephen Escher Rev. Rbt. Feeney Elaine Felix Cindy Garbacki Richard Garbacki

Mason Garro Abby Graham John Greway Beverly Haines Deacon Ed Hanley Joan Hogan Sean Hughes Ed Jacobs Patrick Kelly Tim Kelly Dennis W. Kirschner

Christina Kosyla Janice Margerum Patti Martin Joan Migliore Manning

Rita McKeown Chris Mican Montgomery Family

Fran Murray Joanmarie Nolan Helen O’Grady Jose A. Perez, III Jane Presser Frank Ramos, Jr. James Ryan Theresa Russo George Wright Peggy Wright Sue Zeoli Beverly Zuest

Let them be filled with patience and joy in your presence as they wait

for your healing touch. Please restore your servants to full health,

dear Father. Remove all fear and doubt from their hearts by the power

of your Holy Spirit, and may you, Lord, be glorified through their life,

Amen.

**We will be happy to keep the name of your loved one on the sick list for three weeks. Hopefully, by that time, they will have recovered. If you wish to

extend a request for prayers beyond that time, please call the rectory in order

to place the request on the prayer list again.**

PHILA CORPORATION FOR AGING HOME

MODIFICATIONS

If a loved one identifies an issue with an older family member’s

home, they can refer to PCA for a home assessment by SHARP

by calling the PCA Helpline at 215-765-9040 or at

pcaCares.org/get-assistance/request-assistance. “SHARP

provides repairs and home modifications that help older adults

remain in their homes safely, so they do not need to seek out

alternative housing options,” says Mark Myers, PCA director of

facility operations and housing programs. "Catching a problem

early is very important. A well-maintained and safe home leads

to good health and stability."

HOUSING OPTIONS

Independent Living

Low-income seniors who wish to live independently in the

community may be eligible for public or subsidized housing.

Some of these also include accessible housing. Waiting lists

may be several years long. Detailed information is available on

the Philadelphia Housing Authority website.

To apply for Public Housing or the Housing Choice Voucher

Program (formerly, Section 8) contact:

Philadelphia Housing Authority Office

718 N. 16th Street

215-684-4453

Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday

AVAILABLE THROUGH THE MINISTRY OFFICE

215-331-5436

Retired R.N., C.N.A. to assist seniors in need—help with

personal care. shop, clean, prepare light meals.

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT ITEMS:

box sterile alcohol swabs, BAND-AID lg adhesive pads, PRO-

FOOT toe bandages, small cervical collar, DALE abdominal

binder, FUTORO left hand brace, pill containers lg./sm., hand/

wrist braces blue pads, women adjustable briefs various sizes ,

bed pan, canes (single) walkers, reach sticks, commode, shower

chair, male urinal, Depend Fit*Flex men underwear sm. /med.

Call, 215-331-5436 LOVE



B l e s s e d T r i n i t y T u i t i o n O f f i c e 2 1 5 - 6 2 4 - 6 1 8 8 x 1 1 0 / 2 1 5 - 3 3 8 - 9 7 9 7 x 1 2 2

P R E P — M r s . C h e r y l K i r s c h m a n 2 1 5 - 6 2 4 - 6 1 8 8 E x t . 1 2 3

January 5th: Bread and Wine (UC)

January 5th: Sanctuary Light (LC) January 5th: Bread and Wine (LC)

January 12th: Sanctuary Light (UC)

January 12th: Bread and Wine (UC)

R e m a i n i n g 2 0 1 9 S a n c t u a r y M e m o r i a l s The Scrip Program benefits so many people in our parish. It

helps those who participate with their tuition costs to Blessed Trinity School and Saint Timothy Parish as well. Are you looking for a way to give back to your Parish, SCRIP is the program for you. Volunteer your time, purchase SCRIP gift cards (at face value and a small percentage is allotted towards the Parish or a young person’s tuition). There are many ways to be involved. Check out our expansive list of participating stores: grocery, retail, restaurants, movies. You can’t go wrong with gift cards. Stop by on the SCRIP

office Tuesday: 1pm to 4pm Wednesday: 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm Thursday: 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 6pm Friday: 9am to 12pm DROP OFF ORDERS are available also. Orders may be dropped

off in the rectory mail slot Email orders: [email protected]

S C R I P - M r . T h o m a s S u l l i v a n 2 1 5 - 6 2 4 - 6 1 8 8 e x t . 1 0 6

M u s i c M i n i s t r y A n n e C o n e g h e n 2 1 5 - 6 2 4 - 6 1 8 8 E x t . 1 0 2

CONTACT: Sr. Mary Elizabeth Farrell, SSJ.

or Mr. Tom Sullivan

[email protected] or [email protected]

The tuition office is open on

Monday through Thursday, from 10am to 3pm

If you can carry a tune and want to learn, come sing with us.

Adult Hand Bell Rehearsal

Tuesday, January 7th at 6pm

Children’s Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, January 9th at 2:50-3:45pm

Children’s Hand Bell Rehearsal

Thursday, January 9th at 4:00pm

Adult Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, January 9th at 7pm

Hope Blooms: A Healing Retreat for Catholic Women

JANUARY 10-12, READING, PA

This retreat is for any woman seeking healing from betrayal trauma, abuse, emotional wounding and freedom from

habitual patterns such as anxiety and feelings of unworthiness. We come together, sisters on this journey, in a safe and sacred space for healing in community. Our time together includes: opportunities for individual healing work, teachings on the 5 Keys of Unbound, personal reflection time, Mass, adoration, Confession and more. Spots are limited, register by December 15 for Early Bird Pricing of $299, which includes all retreat materials, lodging, and

meals. Visit https://integrityrestored.com/hope-blooms-retreat-2020

for more information or email De Yarrison:

[email protected].

Prayers Wanted Please take a card from the basket at the altar and pray for a student

preparing for sacraments.

Sacrament Preparation Sacrament information sessions have been held for the parents and

guardians of students preparing for Penance and Communion as well

as Confirmation. If you were not able to attend, contact Mrs.

Kirschman as soon as possible for important information and an

application. Penance/Communion applications are due December 19.

Confirmation applications are due February 12.

MARTHA’S KITCHEN PRESENTS

Christmas Lunch &Dinner

Wednesday, December 25, 2019

ALL ARE WELCOMED FOR A FREE HOME-COOKED CHRISTMAS MEAL

Serving Times are

12:00pm to 2:00pm and 2:30pm to 4:30pm

RSVP:

Name, Phone Number and Serving Time

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AND DONATIONS APPRECIATED

Martha’s Kitchen & Restaurant

6615 Martins Mill Road Phila., PA 19111

https://integrityrestored.com/hope-blooms-retreat-2020



God’s Plan for Giving: Thank you! Tithing is God’s plan to support His Church. Full tithing means 10% of income to God. We ask half of this, or 5% for your

Parish Church.

Financial Information—Sunday Tithing G O L D E N F R I E N D S S E N I O R C L U B

C o n t a c t : K a t h y D r i s s e l 2 1 5 - 3 7 0 - 7 7 3 5

A Will can be a final expression of one’s love and concern for family, friends, and the Parish Community.

Please remember St Timothy Church in your estate planning!

Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 Amt: Not Available Env:

Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018 Amt: Not Available Env:

Stop by and have a great Wednesday with us from 10am to 2pm. You can have coffee, cake, make many

good friends and a chance to win B I N G O. Come for a free visit. I know you will come back to

join Golden Friends Seniors here in the gym. Any questions call 215-370-7735

We are a fun group!

P a r t i c i p a t i n g P a r i s h i o n e r / S c h o o l F a mi l y

A participating parishioner is a member of Saint Timothy Parish who faithfully attends Mass on Sunday & who contributes to the support of our parish at that time through the use of Sunday enve-lopes with a minimum contribution of $11.00 per week as the par-ish subsidy has been increased to $1,150 per student. In addition, High School students should continue to use their envelopes as well. All contributions will be reviewed & tuition will be charged accordingly.

Sanctuary Memorials

Sanctuary candle: A sanctuary candle burns in both our upper and

lower church to remind us of the sacramental presence of Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. If you wish to have the sanctuary candles in the upper or lower church burn for a full week in memory of a loved one, please contact the rectory.

The suggested offering is $10.

Bread and Wine: In the early Church it was customary for the

People of God to provide the bread and wine to be used at the Celebration of the Eucharist. If you wish to participate in the ancient tradition of providing the bread and wine for the Celebration of the Eucharist in either the upper church or lower church as a memorial for your Family or your deceased loved ones, please call the rectory. Suggested offering: $10.

Sanctuary Memorial Fund: This fund is an ideal way to

memorialize deceased loved ones and friends. At the time of a funeral, funds can be directed to the Parish Sanctuary Fund. An acknowledgement of the gift is sent to the Family of the deceased. The fund is used for the upkeep of Saint Timothy Sanctuaries. Mass is offered for Memorial Fund Benefactors privately.

M e m o r i a l O p p o r t u n i t i e s

Saint Timothy 50/50 Monthly Prize Drawing: Dec. 31 Cost: (1)one for $2.00 or 3(three) for $5.00 Drawing: Last Monday of month/need not be present to win. NAME:

PHONE:


PHONE:


PHONE:


PHONE:


PHONE:

There are Sanctuary Candles and

Bread and Wine Memorials

available through the rest of the year

Please visit, or call the rectory 215-624-6188

CONGRATULATIONS!

To our November winner:

Anne Marie Crich



CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES 7340 Jackson St. Phila., PA 19136

BINGO for Seniors

Every Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 9:30 - 11:30

$1.00/person ($5 one-time yearly membership fee may apply)

ZUMBA GOLD FOR Seniors!

Every Thursday 10:00am - 11:00pm

$3.00/session ($5 one-time yearly membership fee may apply)

TAI CHI EASY FOR SENIORS!

Every Tuesday 10:30am to 11:30am

$3.00/session ($5 one-time yearly membership fee may apply).

If interested, call Rebecca Thompson @ 215-624-5920

or email @[email protected]

Social Services at 215-624-5920

Lower Mayfair Recreation Center

Jazz & Hip Hop Dance Program for children ages 4 to 12. Gymnastics Program for children ages 4 and up. Martial Arts Program for children ages 7 to 14. Foot Hockey Program for children ages 6 to 10.

Father Judge High School

Mandatory 8th Grade Entry Exam - Sunday, January 12, 2020 All students who did not take the 8th Grade Scholarship Test that re

applying to Father5 Judge, must take this exam. Pre-register now on homepage @fatherjudge.com

Winter Open House - Thursday, January 30, 2020

Pre-register now on homepage @Fatherjudge.com and click on Admissions Tab/8th Grade Admissions Process.

FACTS Grant and Aid 2020-2021 (Class of 2024)

For Class of 2024 students that are applying to Father Judge only.More information and assistance with completeing the application, can be found by visiting fatherjudge.com and

clicking on Admissions tab/Affording Father Judge/Facts Grant & Aid Assessment.

Spotlight on Miss Horgan

I teach 6th grade religion, history, and very recently gym. I love teaching at a Catholic school because I get to

incorporate the love of Christ and His example in my daily lessons. The students are wonderful, and working with a faculty that lives and teaches about God is a blessing. You can tell the difference in the values and the way the school community interacts. I have gone to Catholic school my whole life. I went to Holy Cross High School in Delran, NJ and the College of Saint Elizabeth in Morristown, NJ for Education and Psychology. I love to read, bake, and sing in my spare time.

Daily Mass Schedule Reminder Starting January 2, 2020

there will no longer be a 6:30am daily mass.

Monday through Friday, daily mass will be at 8:30am only. The weekend mass schedule will remain the same,

Saturday, 8:30am and 4:30pm Sunday, 6:30am, 9:15am and 12 noon.



Saint Timothy Parish Mission Statement

We, the parish Family of Saint Timothy Roman Catholic Church of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a diverse community of many generations, are dedicated to announcing God’s presence for all people

Relying on God’s Spirit and a strong tradition of Word, worship and welcome, we seek to create a community of prayer, teaching and service.

Parish Clergy

Reverend Michael S. Olivere ......................... Pastor ................................................. 215-624-6188 [email protected]

Reverend Jason E. Buck ................................ In Residence ....................................... 215-624-6188

Reverend Charles J. Noone ........................... In Residence ....................................... 215-624-6188

Parish Pastoral Staff

Sister Beatrice McElrone, SSJ ........................ Social Services .................................... 215-331-5436

Ms. Anne Coneghen ...................................... Music Ministries ................................. 215-624-6188 x102 [email protected]

Mrs. Cheryl Kirschman .................................. Religious Education ............................ 215-624-6188 x123 [email protected]

Parish Administrative Staff

Mr. Thomas Sullivan ..................................... Business Manager/Dir. Of Facilities .... 215-624-6188 x104 [email protected]

Mrs. Annmarie Haag ..................................... Secretary ............................................ 215-624-6188 x101 [email protected]

Ms. Mary Porter ............................................ Secretary ............................................ 215-624-6188 x212 [email protected]

Mrs. Maria Fletcher ...................................... Secretary ............................................ 215-624-6188 x103 [email protected]

Blessed Trinity Regional Catholic School

Ms. Linda Milewski ....................................... Principal .............................................. 215-338-9797 [email protected]

Mr. James Zaccario ....................................... Director of Advancement ................... 215-338-9797 x 121 [email protected]

Mr. Thomas Sullivan ..................................... School Business Office ........................ 215-338-9797 [email protected]

Mrs. Anna Marie Kelly .................................. School Secretary ................................. 215-338-9797 x120 [email protected]

Sister Mary Elizabeth Farrell, SSJ .................. Tuition Officer .................................... 215-624-6188 x110 [email protected]

BTRCS Smart Tuition ..................................... SMART Tuition .................................... 888-868-8828

Home and School Association ...................... ........................................................... 215-338-9797 (option ‘6’) - (voice mail only)

Parish Ministry Contacts

Aid for Friends .............................................. Mrs. Lynn Trombetta ....................... 215-464-2224

Altar Servers ................................................. Mr. & Mrs. John Kirschman ............. 215-338-9797 x123 [email protected]

Choir ............................................................. Ms. Anne Coneghen ........................ 215-624-6188 x102 [email protected]

CYO Sports .................................................... Mrs. Tricia Decker............................ 215-333-5203 [email protected]

CYO Teenage Youth Group ........................... Mr. Thomas Sullivan ........................ 215-743-6344 [email protected]

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion ....... Rectory Office .................................. 215-624-6188 [email protected]

Lectors .......................................................... Ms. Margaret Stein .......................... [email protected]

Men of Saint Timothy ................................... Mr. Paul Prendergast....................... 215-342-7948

Christian Initiation ........................................ Rev. Michael S Olivere ..................... 215-624-6188

SCRIP ............................................................. Mr. Thomas Sullivan ........................ 215-624-6188 x106 [email protected]

Senior Citizens .............................................. Kathy Drissel .................................... 215-370-7735

Separated or Divorced Catholics .................. Family Life Office: Tara Seyfer ......... 215-587-3516

S.T.A.R. (Saint Timothy Alumni) .................... Mrs. Jackie Lardani .......................... 215-744-3644 [email protected]

Swim Team (Tigersharks) .............................. Sheila Colalongo .......................... 215-332-9441 [email protected]

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